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Experts are starting to question King Charles’ power and his ability to rule the UK. Royal commentator Daniela Elser has brought these comments to light, offering her insights during one of her recent pieces for News.com.au. In the piece, Elser posed the question, “The scoffing question that often gets asked about King Charles is, does he have any real power?”
She elaborated, stating, “He cannot order anyone to the block, attempt to retake Normandy, or even force Sir Keir Starmer to take hedgehog preservation more seriously.” Elser pointed out that this logical, tangible measure of power doesn’t account for the wider cultural footprint of the royal family, particularly focusing on the influence of the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton.
Elser noted, “The Princess of Wales has global clout like never before.” From the early days of her marriage to Prince William, Kate has held a “hugely influential position.” She recalled how, “When the art history graduate opened her mouth, the world tended to listen, at least for a while and at least until their eyes glazed over as she earnestly made the case for early years support and the internet got a bit bored and went to look at cat videos.”
The impact of Kate’s fashion choices has been significant over the years. “What the princess wears has, for 13 years now, been more reported on and excitably covered by various blogs and social media accounts than some minor wars,” Elser emphasized. However, Kate’s recent health diagnosis and temporary retreat from public life have shifted the dynamics, offering a real-time lesson in the economics of scarcity value.
Elser highlighted that Kate’s influence remains strong despite her reduced public appearances, noting, “That the princess just outshone, media impact-wise, Zendaya reflects just how much bigger Kate has gotten this year on an international level.”
These observations underscore the evolving nature of royal influence, suggesting that while King Charles’ direct power may be limited, the cultural and global impact of the royal family, especially figures like the Princess of Wales, remains significant.
